by Pup Matthias

Dogs of War II: Aftermath, edited by Fred Patten, is launching at Midwest FurFest 2017 in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois over the November 30-December 3 four-day weekend. The book can be pre-ordered from FurPlanet Productions. It will be for sale on the FurPlanet online catalogue afterwards.

Dogs of War II: Aftermath is an all-original anthology of 20 short stories and novelettes of anthropomorphic animals (not just dogs) in military scenarios, from battle action to boot camps, from the past to the future, on land, at sea, and in space. This is designed to appeal to both s-f & fantasy fans, and fans of military s-f.

From bioengineered military dogs with Artificial Intelligence to a fawn trying to prove he is a stag, a horse sailor on a warship, a canid-ape space war, a self-aware robot bird, a fox soldier passed over for a deserved promotion, reindeer Vikings, animal Sea Bees constructing an island airstrip, and more; these are stories for your imagination and enjoyment.

Contents:Dog, Extended, by CairynRemembrance, by Alice “Huskyteer” DrydenScars, by TelevassiThe Surface Tension, by DwaleMy Brother’s Shadow, by M. R. AnglinClose to Us, by MikasiWolfLime Tiger, by Slip-WolfUmbra’s Legion: The Destruction of Ismara, by Geoff GaltUmbra’s Legion: Charon’s Obol, by Adam BakerThe Call, by Lord IkariEvery Horse Will Do His Duty, by Thurston HowlMatched Up, by K. HubschmidThe Son of Goulon Stumptail, by NightEyes DaySpringNoble, by Thomas “Faux” SteeleTrial by Error, by Jaden DrackusThe Night the Stars Fell, by KC AlpinusTears of the Sea, by MikasiWolfThe Pack, by ArgyronRed Engines, by Kris SchneeGoing Home, by Miles Reaver

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